The Big Ten had its spring coaches’ conference call Wednesday. Here’s a capsule look at the other six teams in Rutgers’ division, the East:

INDIANA

Season opener: Ohio State, Aug. 31

2016 record: 6-7, lost to Utah in Foster Farms Bowl

Plays Rutgers: at home, Nov. 18

Overview: The Big Ten lucked into a good storyline by moving the Hoosiers’ opener against the Buckeyes to a Thursday prime-time slot less than two weeks after coach Kevin Wilson was fired amidst charges of mistreating his players. He was hired in January as Ohio State’s offensive coordinator, replacing Ed Warinner. Former Indiana defensive coordinator Tom Allen, who brought that beleaguered unit to a level of respectability last year, is now the permanent head coach.

Biggest question: For once, it’s not the defense. Strong-armed incumbent QB Richard Lagow had 19 touchdown passes and a whopping 17 interceptions last year, and it remains to be seen how he will adjust to the new, more up-tempo offense being installed by veteran coach Mike DeBord, who was hired as offensive coordinator in January.

Coach Tom Allen says: "I feel like (Lagow) has made some strong strides in the area of his execution. … He has increased his poise and his confidence.”

MARYLAND

Season opener: at Texas, Sept. 1

2016 record: 6-7, lost to Boston College in Quick Lane Bowl

Plays Rutgers: at Yankee Stadium, Nov. 4

Overview: Durkin and his staff have been doing an excellent job in recruiting, with some experts calling the Terrapins’ 2017 class the best in program history. And that haul shows no signs of slowing down. This week, Maryland signed four-star dual-threat QB Tyler DeSue of Virginia.

Biggest question: Quarterback is unsettled. Both Max Bortenschlager and Tyrrell Pigrome saw action last season, and they are part of a competition that almost certainly will include incoming freshman Kasim Hill, another four-star prospect.

Coach DJ Durkin says: "We have a good competitive battle going on right now (at QB). Every day is a little different. One day somebody makes a move, makes a push, the next day it’s someone else. We’ll carry that (competition) all through spring, all the way into summer camp."

MICHIGAN

Season opener: vs. Florida at Arlington, Texas, Sept. 2

2016 record: 10-3, lost to Florida State in Orange Bowl

Plays Rutgers: at home, Oct. 28

Overview: Michigan’s offense was erratic down the stretch last season, and that inconsistency helped deny the Wolverines a chance at being part of the CFP. Rising sophomore QB Wilton Speight was steady last year, but he needs to become more than a game manager this season. The Wolverines also must replace 18 starters overall, but have plenty of talented players waiting for a chance.

Biggest question: How do you pronounce bruschetta? Well, the Wolverines will be concluding spring practice in Italy later this month. On the field, a big concern will be to replace superb TE Jake Butt and WRs Jehu Chesson and Amara Darboh so that Speight has some reliable targets as he continues his development.

Coach Jim Harbaugh says: “(Speight) looks good. He’s ratcheting up his game, as you would expect, in terms of the mental process. It’s been impressive. He’s a very sharp individual.”

MICHIGAN STATE

Season opener: Bowling Green, Sept. 1

2016 record: 3-9

Plays Rutgers: at Piscataway, Nov. 25

Overview: Michigan State suffered through its worst season since 2006 and has suspended three thus-far unnamed players in connection with sexual assault allegations. Coach Mark Dantonio said Wednesday that other players have been suspended since the April 1 spring game. It’s unclear whether those suspensions are connected to the previous ones.

Biggest question: When will the sexual-assault case be resolved? The program has been shrouded in secrecy since the charges, with all of spring practice being closed to the media except the intrasquad game.

Coach Mark Dantonio says: “We have a very strong junior class. I’ve been impressed with our younger players as they’ve moved forward. … I think we’re going to have a good football team. I’m very impressed with our (starting) quarterback, Brian Lewerke.”

Overview: Ohio State has 15 returning starters, so the 2017 team figures to be much more experienced than the 2016 edition. But the offense came up empty, literally, in a 31-0 loss to Clemson in the semifinals of the CFP. New offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson, the former Indiana coach, is being counted upon to get the OSU back to the level of success it enjoyed under former coordinator Tom Herman. Herman now is Texas’ coach.

Biggest question: Can the offensive line pass protect better than it did in 2016? Despite being anchored by All-American center Pat Elflein, the Buckeyes allowed 28 sacks. Star QB J.T. Barrett certainly can tuck the ball in and run, but the offense will be better if he has more time to pass.

Coach Urban Meyer says: “Overall, I think we’ve had a good spring, (but) we’re not where we need to be on the offensive line yet.

Overview: There was talk of of coach James Franklin being on the hot seat after a loss to Pittsburgh in September, but that quickly faded after the Nittany Lions’ offense caught fire with the playcalling of new offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead, and the production of RB Saquon Barkley and QB Trace McSorley. The Nittany Lions upset Wisconsin in the Big Ten title game.

Biggest question: It all came together for Penn State after a 2-2 start to the 2016 season, and it happened probably at least a year before anyone expected. Can Penn State handles success and increased expectations as it tries to repeat as Big Ten champs?

Coach James Franklin says: “Those experiences last year are important and they’re valuable. … (But) none of those wins, none of those points, none of those tackles or turnovers are going to transfer to this year. We’ve got to build this thing from the ground up and approach it that way.”